A patient has come to the clinic for a routine checkup. She is 77 years old, weighs 198 pounds, stands 5'4", and lives alone. Her B/P is 147/89, pulse is 80, and respirations 18 . The nurse is planning her patient teaching
What is an appropriate topic to include in Mrs. Kirk's teaching?
A) Keeping floors clear
B) Maintaining social contacts
C) Encouraging a diet that supports a normal BMI
D) Providing information on classes on diabetes
C
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The nurse is assessing a patient who had a pacemaker implanted 4 weeks ago. During the patient's most recent follow-up appointment, the nurse identifies data that suggest the patient may be socially isolated and depressed
What nursing diagnosis is suggested by these data? A) Decisional conflict related to pacemaker implantation B) Deficient knowledge related to pacemaker implantation C) Spiritual distress related to pacemaker implantation D) Ineffective coping related to pacemaker implantation
The nurse assessing a child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis should be alert for which finding?
a. Increased urine output b. Hypotension c. Tea-colored urine d. Weight gain
The nurse is discussing health care provider options with a pregnant patient who expresses distress with the previous provider's treatment during her last pregnancy. What level of health care provider can the nurse suggest to the patient?
A) Lay midwife B) Clinical nurse specialist C) Certified nurse midwife D) Neonatal nurse practitioner
A nurse votes in every election and stays informed about issues affecting the health care system. This nurse would fall into which category? (Select all that apply.)
A) Leader B) Activist C) Professional D) Political change agent E) Politician